Plating for Perfection: An Exploration of Techniques for Optimal Food Decorating Strategies and Aesthetic Visual Appeal in Indian Cuisine
Published: 18-10-2023
Page: 612-624
Issue: 2023 - Volume 2 [Issue 4]
Arpita Sen *
University of Calcutta, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
The appearance of a dish is just as important as its taste. While it may seem unimportant, the art of decorating food in an enticing way requires skill and expertise. Over the past decade, research on food decoration and its impact on eating behaviour has significantly increased. Specifically, studies have examined how different sensory cues such as smell, taste, touch, sound, sight, and trigeminal sensations contribute to our perception of flavour when presented with various food and beverage options. Here this systemic review focuses on the latest evidence highlights the importance of contextual factors in food decoration and how they influence people's behavioural and pleasurable responses to different food and drink items. Recent studies have emphasized the significance of factors such as color, shape, texture of food and plate ware, balance of elements on a plate, as well as environmental cues in determining what, how much, and how quickly individuals consume food and drinks, and even how much they enjoy the experience. Additionally, the role of tableware in eating, drinking, and flavour perception, and how a size-contrast illusion unknowingly leads consumers to serve and consume more food when using larger dinner plates and serving spoons, has been highlighted. These findings support the notion that people "eat first with their eyes" and that the visual presentation of a dish can greatly enhance or diminish a diner's experience of the same ingredients. The aim of this study is to investigate how food decoration influences the intricate details of eating behavior and subjective motivation to eat. In conclusion, the visual presentation of food has a significant impact on various aspects of food perception, including satisfaction and eating behavior.
Keywords: Food decoration, food impressions, chefs, taste, side dish, eating behaviour
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